Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Random Acts of Flowers: Delivering Hope to Those Who Need It Most

An interview with Steffani Zavala of Random Acts of Flowers explores the power of flowers
Posted on March 14, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In July 2007, Larsen Jay was in a near-fatal accident, which caused him to spend significant time in the hospital to recover. Jay attributed his successful recovery to family and friends who visited him and the dozens of flowers and … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Invite Your Guests to Perform a Choral Reading with Scripts and Flower Keepsakes

Give your guests the opportunity to be a part of the memorial service
Posted on February 26, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip: Ask your friends and family to be active participants in the memorial service for your loved one. Many services feature friends and family who may sing a song, read a poem, or share a prayer. Another idea … Continue reading →

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“Over the Moon” by John Kahrs

A young girl finds a way to let her mother go while on a journey to the moon
Posted on February 5, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Over the Moon,” distributed by Netflix, is a colorful computer-animated children’s musical. The protagonist, Fei Fei, begins the film as the only child of a couple who operate a mooncake business. The start of the film can be likened to … Continue reading →

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Doctors’ Emotions Often Drive Futile End-of-Life Care

Doctors regularly try useless treatments at the end of a patient's life
Posted on January 29, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Issue When a patient nears the end of their life, doctors regularly prescribe painful, long-shot treatments to try to stave off death. These last ditch efforts often preoccupy the patient’s thoughts and time during what could be their final … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Save a Seat for Your Loved One at Their Celebration of Life

Make space for your loved one by decorating a place for them
Posted on January 21, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip: Saving a seat for your loved one as part of their celebration of life is a beautiful way to honor them and also feel their presence. It can be as simple as leaving an empty seat and … Continue reading →

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“Greensickness” by Laurel Chen

A poem about how healing lasts forever
Posted on January 8, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

My wild grief didn’t know where to end. Everywhere I looked: a field alive and unburied. Whole swaths of green swallowed the light. All around me, the field was growing. I grew out My hair in every direction. Let the … Continue reading →

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